Subtract 3/98 from 49/27
1st number: 1 22/27, 2nd number: 3/98
49/27 - 3/98 is 4721/2646.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 98 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
49/27 = 49 × 98/27 × 98 = 4802/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
3/98 = 3 × 27/98 × 27 = 81/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4802/2646 - 81/2646 = 4802 - 81/2646 = 4721/2646 - In mixed form: 12075/2646
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